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Kirkland has developed an unparalleled reputation for handling the most sensitive matters for global private equity sponsors, asset managers, and multinational corporations, as well as Chinese companies facing serious allegations of improper conduct. In just the past few years, Kirkland’s practice has grown to include representation of Blackstone, KKR, Bain Capital, Carlyle, Oaktree, and other premier private equity clients. Kirkland also has handled significant confidential investigations for multinational companies ranging from the pharmaceutical sector to real estate investment and management companies to traditional manufacturing companies, and has built a market-leading reputation for conducting efficient and fair Audit Committee investigations on behalf of listed-Chinese companies facing allegations of financial fraud and related misconduct. 

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has an enhanced anti-corruption practice experienced in a range of enforcement matters based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The team is well placed to assist companies with US government investigations and global compliance issues, in addition to internal investigations, special committee investigations and corporate governance matters. Additional areas of expertise include economic sanctions, trade controls, anti-corruption and money laundering matters. The firm is noted for advising clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, as well as private equity.

Strengths

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Kirkland's team are thoughtful and pragmatic in litigation, regulatory work and compliance, with Cori and Fergus particularly bringing institutional knowledge to rather esoteric areas of US law.

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We were led by their extensive experience as they immediately knew how to get started and moved matters forward. They were always on top of the next steps and brought the investigation to completion.

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Greater China Region

Kirkland understand what is required of US companies to function in Asia and comply with sanctions. Being practical and result-oriented, they make sure we are protected under compliance requirements.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tiana Zhang
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Tiana Zhang
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Tiana Zhang serves a host of foreign corporations from the firm's base in Shanghai. She is best known for handling internal policy reviews, audits, government-led investigations and matters relating to financial crime.

She is an expert on anti-corruption and internal investigations and is skilled at navigating complex issues in challenging regulatory environments. 

With her presence in interviews, I never worry as she can handle any issues that arise during the interview. She effectively obtains helpful information from the interviewees.

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Jodi Wu
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Jodi Wu
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Up and Coming

Jodi Wu has a notable practice with a focus on advising clients involved in internal investigations. She typically acts for foreign entities in the pharmaceutical industry and private equity funds.

She provides sound and pragmatic advice on China matters. Since she is responsive and excellent at communication, I always feel like I'm a priority.

Jodi Wu brings highly appreciated insights with her unique perspective and deep understanding of Eastern and Western cultures.

An American lawyer, she has a very good understanding of the Chinese market.

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